Arkray Gluocard Shine Express, User Manual

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NOTE
• Use GLUCOCARD Shine Control Solutions only (available
for purchase separately).
• Check the expiration date printed on the bottle. When the
control solution bottle is first opened, record the discard
date (date opened plus three (3) months) in the space
provided on the label.
• Make sure your meter, test strips and control solutions are
at room temperature before testing. Control solution tests
must be done at room temperature, 68–77ºF (20–25ºC).
• Before using the control solution, shake the bottle, discard
the first few drops, and wipe the tip clean.
• Close the control solution bottle tightly and store at a
temperature between 46–86ºF (8–30ºC).
Checking the System
You may check your meter and test strips using the
GLUCOCARD Shine Control Solution (Level 1 and/or 2).
GLUCOCARD Shine Control Solutions contain known
amounts of glucose, and is used to check that the
meter and test strips are working properly.
The test strip vials have GLUCOCARD Shine Control
Solution ranges printed on their labels.
Compare the test result displayed on the meter to the
GLUCOCARD Shine Control Solution range printed on
the test strip vial.
Before using a new meter or new vial of test strips, you
should conduct a control solution test following the
procedure on pages 26-28.
Setting the Test Strip Expiration Date Indicator